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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.51, 759.68 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.51, 759.68 and 301.81 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.51 : 759.68 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.51/759.68 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.51x = 759.68 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.51x = 229,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,275.61/550.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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